Taco Soup
A cozy, easy-to-make taco soup that brings comfort food to your weeknight dinners in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef or ground turkey Use your preferred meat.
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning Or your favorite homemade blend.
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14-15 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained (or frozen corn)
- 2-3 cups chicken broth or beef broth
- to taste Salt and pepper
- optional a squeeze of lime, chopped cilantro Add for flavor.
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Instructions
Cooking
- Set a big pot on the stove over medium heat. Add the ground meat and chopped onion. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it up as you go.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir around to coat the meat. If the pot looks dry, splash in a little broth.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes or sauce, beans, corn, and broth. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings.
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Note
For a thicker soup, let it simmer longer. For a spicier kick, add jalapeno or chipotle. This soup is excellent for leftovers and reheats well for lunch.